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How Investors Are Reacting To Walmart (WMT) Boosting Payouts And Buybacks Amid AI-Driven Mix Shift
In February 2026, Walmart reported full-year revenue of US$713.16 billion and net income of US$21.89 billion, announced a 5% annual dividend increase to US$0.99 per share for fiscal 2027, and authorized a new US$30 billion share repurchase program while completing its prior buyback plan.
At the same time, Walmart’s push into higher-margin, tech-enabled areas, from rapidly growing e-commerce and advertising to AI tools and new branded offerings like Smash Kitchen snacks and Catalyst Pet’s...